WARNING: The free form ramblings continue, be prepared for run-ons, incomplete thoughts, and atrocious punctuations. This is what happens to a mind on TV, it's not pretty, but kind of fun.
Sunday 8/7.
- Wanted. Has the potential to grow on me, but nothing special yet. This was a bit better than the pilot, bringing in a wise ass US Marshal to the team. The humor quotient went up, leading to more enjoyment from the series. **.5
- The 4400. The search for Collier's killer continues, and they get closer to finding Kyle. Tom finds out and decides to fight the law and help his son. I will say that if the end of this episode really is the end of the investigation, I will be very disappointed. It had such an anti climatic finish that left me flat. **.5
- The Dead Zone. Danny Masterson guest stars as a former student of Johnny's who is working on a material that may be exploited for military purpose. Johnny sets out to stop it, but his vision wasn't entirely clear as to who is doing what, with tragic results. **.5
Monday 8/8.
- WWE: Raw. I would have watched this, but couldn't as I foolishly taped the wrong channel. This is the first Raw I can remember missing for a number of years.
- The Closer. This procedural continues to be one of the better ones on TV. This week features the murder of a maid's daughter and the twists it takes to bring a certain level of justice to the killer. Kyra Sedgewick really breathes life into this character, and through that is a bright spot in the show. ***
Tuesday 8/9.
- Reno 911. Does Garcia have a secret girlfriend? The force does, and proceed to find out all they can, until an ugly secret rears its head. Of course, it wouldn't have been so ugly had they gotten all the facts right. Police and facts? Very funny. ***
- Stella. What happens when the guys get lost in the woods? Well, nothing that is easy to explain. A de-evolution rapidly occurs, plus some playful cannibalism. ***
- Rescue Me. Jerry invites the gang over for his son's birthday party which is one of the biggest gay parties of the year. Franco and Laura take the next step until his fling with the nurse is exposed. One of the best dramas, if not the best going right now. ****
Wednesday 8/10.
- Miami Ink. I will once again reiterate "I do not like reality television." I enjoy seeing the tattoo work done and the reasons behind the designs and the designs themselves. Fortunately, this show delivers the goods, the artists are clearly very talented, and they get a wide array of clientèle from first timers to those literally covered in ink. This time around is a man getting a tribute to his dead cat, a teen getting her first work, and an old friend getting a new piece done. Nice work is on display. ***
- Mindfreak. Criss Angel's latest "freak out" is being shackled and buried alive. The feat is staged on the set of the Firefly home, from The Devil's Rejects and he even has Rob Zombie on the location to witness his feat. It may be some major thing to do, but it didn't really do much for me. I am still astounded by how much this guy is full of himself, and magicians in general from my admittedly limited experience. I still like his smaller tricks. **
- Over There. Powerful new series enters it's third week. This time around we get to see the transport of a prisoner which gets sidelined by a more sadistic officer wishing to exact his own brand of torture. Meanwhile, a soldier is trying to deal with the loss of a leg, those results are not pretty. Another firefight breaks out and an air strike comes through. Not a very good description, but this is fast becoming one of the most compelling dramas on television. ****
Article comments
1 - Mary K. Williams
Chris - You want to know what happens on Raw or Smackdown? Got ya covered. Well, maybe not me, but my boys watch it pretty regularly. Funny thing about the little soap opera between Rey Mysterio and Guerrero, I saw it coming a while back. My boys are tired of me poking fun at their WWE shows.
I also don't like Reality TV much, but I too saw an episode of Miami Ink, and enjoyed it. (I just got my first ink a year ago and I'm in my 40's)
Rescue Me is good as well.
2 - Chris Beaumont
I watch most of the wrestling shows, but for some reason, my retention of them is nil until I start watching the next show, Kinda strange. I read that Rey's son Dominick is undergoing legit counseling because of the angle, it is messing with him, and that isn't right. After I read that I hope that the angle ends with that match at Summerslam.
I have been thinking about getting some ink. My father just got his first piece a few months ago, he's in his mid-50's. He is thinking of getting some more this Fall.
3 - Mary K. Williams
It's funny, once I got this one (tattoo), I was told that I'd want more. Believe me, I'm not that inky kind of girl. More like soccer mom I guess. But I am thinking about my next one : )
4 - Chris Beaumont
I hear they are addicting. May I ask what you got?
maybe I will write a post about my potential inking...
5 - Mark Sahm
Chris: Tats are only as addictive as your wallet allows!
But seriously, it can be a very spiritual process if it has meaning behind it, despite what the naysayers tell you.
6 - Chris Beaumont
They can get pretty pricey!
I am taking my time finding a pattern, It has to mean something to me or it won't be worth getting and cause reprets. The more I think about it, the more I think I may throw a post together....
7 - Mark Sahm
Chris, when brainstorming, I'd search for a concpet/idea/meaning that not only applies to you now, but also has a ear towards the future, since you'll have it for life.
If you are looking to get inked in NYC, e-mail me outside BC. I'll share the place where I got mine done at.
8 - Mary K. Williams
Yeah, the more I think about it, this IS worth a separate post all on it's own, or better yet...a new category for BlogCritics (kidding)
There is a back story for my tattoo, but basically I have a red and black yin-yang and next to that is some Japanese kanji that means "First Step". This is on the right side of my neck, about two inches below my ear. I never knew that 'neck' tats were such a big deal? Figures that's what I ended up choosing for a location. : )